Watkin Owen of Llanrwst. 1755 - 1809.

The Owen family of Llanrwst, a small market town in the Conwy valley, are probably the most prolific and best known family of 18th century clockmakers in Wales. Watkin Owen (1755-1809) was aged just 21 when his father, the repected clockmaker John Owen died. After establishing himself as head of the business, he improved and refined his father's works, adding the fifth pillar to the movement and producing a remarkable number of clocks of consistantly high quality and reliability housed in excellent regional cases. For more information about Watkin Owen you can't beat the remarkable study of his output which makes up the bulk of Colin and Mary Brown's book The Clockmakers of Llanrwst. We are pleased to offer for sale a selection of clocks by this noted figure in the history of our unique and beautiful region. 

Watkin Owen Longcase Clock c.1795.

Longcase clock with 8 day, 5 pillar movement by Watkin Owen of Llanrwst. Good painted face featuring exotic birds either side of the date wheel. Good Conwy valley oak case with quartered colums, ogee shaped panels, door and molding. Unusual decorative pendulum. Restored, reconditioned and sold with a 12 month guarantee.
£3395.

Early Unrestored Watkin Owen Long Case Clock.

Rare, early brass faced longcase clock with 8 day, 5 pillar movement by Watkin Owen of Llanrwst c.1780.In excellent Conwy valley oak case with, shaped panel and door, ogee molding, unusual blind fretwork to the hood and original backboard.
In unrestored condition.
£4000.